People's Emergency Center (PEC)

PEC IS STILL GIVING OUT FOOD! It is now only on Thursdays, but at the same 10 AM-12 PM time. Bring your bags to The Bank at 3750 Lancaster Avenue! #food #community

BUSINESSES ON THE AVE: Imperial Caribbean & Seafood is nominated for "Best Newcomer" and "Best International" for Black Restaurant Week! Check out this story here: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com//philly-caribbean/2569650/

We’ve built alternatives to eviction, and now we need time to use them. Homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring. Families need PHLCouncil Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson @MariaQSanchez @cindybassphilly @CouncilmemberAllanDomb @Fourthdist @CMmarksquilla to #ProtectPhillyRenters by extending the Emergency Housing Protection Act in committee on Oct 21!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our PEC Anniversary celebration! The winners of the $25 gift cards are Lisa Kidd and Brandi Faulk. Please expect a DM from this page asking where to send the gift cards! #pec

Thank you Cherri Gregg and KYW Newsradio for helping to spread the word about PEC's collaboration with Lutheran Settlement House during the Men's Coffee Talks on Tuesdays in October -- featuring the topic of men and domestic violence. Visit bit.ly/menanddv at 11 tomorrow for Conflict Resolution Rx!

Do you picture yourself working for PEC? Are you skilled in fundraising, social services, community engagement, or property management? Maybe one of these jobs is perfect for you: https://www.pec-cares.org/careers-at-pec.html (photo: PEC staff accepting donations from IBX staff).

Exciting news! Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity criminal record clinics are virtual! Learn about your rights and options, then speak directly with a law student this Sat. 10/17 at 11am. Use this link: http://ow.ly/B9y050BUROb or call 267-519-5323. Please share!

HAPPENING TOMORROW: "We Must Love & Protect One Another!" asks the question of how do we keep our communities safe? PEC's own Dante Leonard will be co-presenting! Thank you to Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, Police Free Penn, LA 21st Century Business Association, West Powelton Saunders Park Civic Association, Mantua Civic Association, and Powelton Village Civic Association for your involvement!

The last anniversary post: This is recent history but PEC affiliated with YSI in 2019! We're looking forward to the future and want to thank everyone for their continued support of PEC! ALSO: To be entered to win a gift card, you have to comment a heart emoji on yesterday's anniversary post or this post. You can comment hearts on both posts, but you only get one entry per person (meaning that your name will be entered once). Winners will be announced next week! Winners will be announced next week!

#PHLConnectED sign-ups are now OPEN for public school families who are currently without an Internet connection! Eligible households will receive NO COST internet and devices. Dial 2-1-1 and press 1 or visit https://www.phila.gov/PHLConnectED to see if you qualify.

The last anniversary post: This is recent history is but PEC affiliated with YSI in 2019! We're looking forward to the future and want to thank everyone for their continued support of PEC! ALSO: Winners will be announced next week!

According to Women Against Abuse, the police respond to more than 100,000 911 domestic violence calls a year in Philadelphia. With the pandemic, the need for resources has increased. To contact the 24/7 Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline, reach out to 1-866-723-3014 (TTY: 215-456-1529). #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

If you or someone you know needs to get out out of a lease due to domestic or sexual violence, Philadelphia Ordinance 9-804 allows you/them to do so. The Community Legal Services of Philadelphia has a good resource on explaining how to start the process here: http://ow.ly/qeYX50BQKVp #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth